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£356+ Cheap flights to Bujumbura

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BJM
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Flights to Bujumbura in 2025

Find the latest flights to Bujumbura in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 29 April 2025.

Return from

£462

One-way from

£356

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£641
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 26/6-6/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 00m total
  • London to Bujumbura
Brussels Airlines
  • Brussels Airlines
  • 7/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 50m total
  • London to Bujumbura
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£88 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights to Bujumbura
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bujumbura. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Thu 26/621:20LHR - BJM
1 stop16h 45mRwandAir
Sun 6/715:45BJM - LHR
1 stop18h 15mRwandAir
Deal found 28/4£462
Thu 22/510:10LGW - BJM
1 stop26h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 22/616:05BJM - LGW
1 stop15h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/4£528
Tue 5/819:15LHR - BJM
2 stops22h 40mSWISS
Sun 31/820:05BJM - LHR
3 stops22h 45mSWISS
Deal found 28/4£620
Sat 30/811:45LHR - BJM
2 stops19h 30mKenya Airways
Tue 30/913:40BJM - LHR
1 stop27h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4£650
Sat 31/506:00LHR - BJM
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/609:15BJM - LHR
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£687
Wed 4/609:50LGW - BJM
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/616:05BJM - LGW
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£746
Sat 31/514:55LGW - BJM
2 stops23h 10mRwandAir
Mon 30/615:45BJM - LGW
2 stops22h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 28/4£878
Tue 5/821:00LHR - BJM
1 stop15h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 31/1016:05BJM - LHR
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/4£967

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonBujumbura

LHR - BJM

LHRBJM

London Heathrow

Thu 26/6

21:20-15:05

1 stop16h 45m

Bujumbura

Sun 6/7

15:45-09:00

1 stop18h 15m

£462

LondonBujumbura

LGW - BJM

LGWBJM

London Gatwick

Thu 22/5

10:10-13:15

1 stop26h 05m

Bujumbura

Sun 22/6

16:05-06:20

1 stop15h 15m

£528

LondonBujumbura

LHR - BJM

LHRBJM

London Heathrow

Tue 5/8

19:15-18:55

2 stops22h 40m

Bujumbura

Sun 31/8

20:05-17:50

3 stops22h 45m

£620

LondonBujumbura

LHR - BJM

LHRBJM

London Heathrow

Sat 30/8

11:45-08:15

2 stops19h 30m

Bujumbura

Tue 30/9

13:40-16:15

1 stop27h 35m

£650

LondonBujumbura

LHR - BJM

LHRBJM

London Heathrow

Sat 31/5

06:00-18:55

2 stops35h 55m

Bujumbura

Mon 30/6

09:15-16:15

1 stop32h 00m

£687

LondonBujumbura

LGW - BJM

LGWBJM

London Gatwick

Wed 4/6

09:50-15:45

1 stop28h 55m

Bujumbura

Sun 15/6

16:05-06:20

1 stop15h 15m

£746

LondonBujumbura

LGW - BJM

LGWBJM

London Gatwick

Sat 31/5

14:55-15:05

2 stops23h 10m

Bujumbura

Mon 30/6

15:45-13:25

2 stops22h 40m

£878

LondonBujumbura

LHR - BJM

LHRBJM

London Heathrow

Tue 5/8

21:00-13:15

1 stop15h 15m

Bujumbura

Fri 31/10

16:05-06:35

1 stop16h 30m

£967

LondonBujumbura

LHR - BJM

LHRBJM

London Heathrow

Sat 7/6

11:05-18:55

1 stop30h 50m

£356

LondonBujumbura

LHR - BJM

LHRBJM

London Heathrow

Tue 3/6

18:40-18:55

2 stops23h 15m

£386

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Best time to book a flight to Bujumbura

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Bujumbura

When is the best time to book a flight to Bujumbura?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Bujumbura. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Bujumbura may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 40 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Bujumbura?

On average, a flight from London to Bujumbura takes 19 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Bujumbura from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Bujumbura?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Bujumbura are Brussels Airlines, SWISS and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Bujumbura by month

Plan your trip to Bujumbura by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bujumbura ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Bujumbura when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Bujumbura by month

Plan your trip to Bujumbura by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bujumbura, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of March, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Bujumbura

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bujumbura. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Bujumbura. Reviews last updated 29 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to Bujumbura, see what other customers have to say about SWISS, Qatar Airways and Brussels Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

FAQs about flying to Bujumbura

Getting around Bujumbura

Licenced taxis are available all around the city, but make sure you negotiate a price before getting into the vehicle. Local people use mini bus taxis, but using these does require some knowledge of Bujumbura.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) serves the city. It is 6.2 miles (10km) from the city centre. Many hotels offer free shuttles from the airport. Taxis operate from outside the terminal building and you should agree a fare before the journey. By road, the journey can take up to half an hour, depending on traffic. Car rental needs to be arranged in advance. Many visitors choose a rugged SUV or 4X4, as the roads outside of Bujumbura can be challenging. Car rental can include your own driver.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Bujumbura?

    Bujumbura (BJM), located 5.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Bujumbura.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Bujumbura if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Bujumbura on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Bujumbura?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Brussels Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Bujumbura.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Bujumbura?

    Bujumbura is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Bujumbura. One-way flights to Bujumbura typically cost £154, while return flights cost around £229.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Bujumbura depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Bujumbura, London offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 45 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Bujumbura?

    Yes. Bujumbura has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Saint Blaise Hotel is the closest property to Bujumbura (1.0 mi away from Bujumbura).

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